House likely to extend farm bill debate

news A U.S. House vote on new federal farm policy may not come until next week.
With 103 amendments to be debated after a late start on Wednesday, it appeared it would be difficult to meet today's 3 p.m. deadline to vote on the nearly $1 trillion bill establishing American farm and nutrition policies.
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2013-07-11 16:15:14

A U.S. House vote on new federal farm policy may not come until next week.

With 103 amendments to be debated after a late start on Wednesday, it appeared it would be difficult to meet today's 3 p.m. deadline to vote on the nearly $1 trillion bill establishing American farm and nutrition policies.

Don Davis has been the Forum Communications Minnesota Capitol Bureau chief since 2001, covering state government and politics for two dozen newspapers in the state. Don also blogs at Capital Chatter on Areavoices.